18 Nov
Star Wars: It’s greener than you think
So last night I was finally initiated into the sweeping space saga that is Star Wars. And I liked it so much that I decided I had to find an angle that would allow me to write about it on the blog…
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10 Nov
Bizarre animal behaviour: Inexplicable phenomena from the world of nature
Ever heard of suicidal birds or magnetically charged antelope? The natural world is often a strange and bizarre place riddled with unexplainable phenomena and peculiar animal behaviour.
9 Nov
Wild times at Wildscreen
A volunteer at last month’s Wildscreen Festival dishes about vodka shots, viking hats and the world of wildlife filmmaking…
8 Nov
Cobra hearts and aqua mules: Bizarre acts of animal cruelty
Sometimes we’re confronted with animal abuse that’s so unnecessary, inexplicable and bizarre, it’s impossible not to take notice…
4 Nov
Octopus Prime: Invertebrates in Disguise
The behaviour in this video is pretty amazing – especially for an animal that is more closely related to a slug or limpet than to a fish!
15 Jun
The Komodo’s deadly bite
It’s been known for a long time that a Komodo’s bite is bad news. It was thought that they had particularly virulent bacteria in their mouths and the ‘dirty’ bites would cause septicaemia in the wounded prey. Recently though, it’s been discovered that there is a well developed venom gland with ducts leading to the teeth. The Komodo holds on to its victims with a vice-like bite, slowly letting the venom seep into the large wound. It’s power lies in its body, enabling it to hang on to prey and not let go while the weak venom spreads. To view…
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